Cautious optimism for a more democratic future

"The Lady of Rangoon" Aung San Suu Kyi could stand for parliament in the next by-elections. The pro-democracy leader was freed from house arrest a year ago. Sincce then, the Burmese government seems to have made concessions, for example by releasing political prisoners and loosening media restrictions. It aims to improve Burma's image abroad and lift economic sanctions imposed by the US and Europe.